The Pros and Cons of Moving Closer to Kids or Grandkids in Dallas

10/07/2017

The Pros and Cons of Moving Closer to Kids or Grandkids in Dallas

Family is important, and
when you live in different states it's difficult to visit each other
regularly. While telephones and video calls have dimished that distance, it's never quite the
same as being able to actually see your loved ones. If you are considering moving closer to
your family, you should scrupulously consider
every part of that decision. Because it's simple to see only the positives,
without truly considering the negatives.
And for every up there is a down, which is why it is a wise
idea to compare and contrast what you'll be getting if you choose to
make that move to Dallas.

The Pros and Cons of Moving Closer to Kids or
Grandkids

Pro: You Get More Family Time

Even active families
can schedule time to grab brunch
or go to a weekend flick, provided
they live fairly close together. It also means you won't miss holidays, birthdays, and other valuable
events like recitals, plays, etc. that
grandkids tend to have at times.
That is a compelling reason for many older parents to try to close
the gap between themselves, and the rest of their
families.

Con: You Have Limited Options

If the rest of your family already
has taken up residence in a particular location,
then you will be required to take that city on
its own terms. That means you have limited choices
when it comes to budgets, locations, and other options that are frequently
available for you when thinking about
moving. Depending on your resources and your personal needs,
you might not find a new home
that gives you all the things you require.

Pro: You Have a Support Network in
Dallas

Even if you are unaccustomed to your new locale, you'll have a support network
with your family. They can help assimilate
you, give you the grand tour, and get you up-to-speed on
what your new town has to offer. That's a wonderful plus, particularly
for senior citizens who may have hesitations about
asking for help, or starting a new social network
in Dallas from scratch.

Con: It Can Be Hard to Balance Your
Own Life

Just because you're a parent or a grandparent
doesn't mean you don't have your own life to attend to. You
have interests and pastimes, and you might even still
be working on your career. Just because your kids have grown up (and in some instances
had kids of their own) doesn’t mean you don't have plenty to do,
still. If you live near your family, though, you might feel pressure
to put that by the wayside so that you can spend
more time with your loved ones.

Pro: New Opportunities

If the locale you're
moving to has things your current area
doesn't, then that can be a gigantic advantage
for you. Whether it's more robust social services to
help you with your needs, a more lively social scene, or
just an economy where your money goes further than it does where you currently
live. You need to carefully assess
where you are relocating to, and try to find
positive aspects of it that will allow you to branch out.

Con: The Cost

Even if you have a small
house of possessions, and you're
moving a somewhat short distance, it's going to cost
you time, money and effort to move. Those costs need to
be calculated and their impact evaluated, before
you commit to move. Because even if you can afford your final
destination; you want to be closer to your family; and there are opportunities
there, the cost of moving might be enough to shackle you in place.

If you are inclined to
make the move closer to your children or grandchildren,
A-1 Freeman can help you every step of the way. We have many different service levels to fit
every budget. Click below to get started with your Free Estimate.

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